Cost of Living Comparison Between Az-zarqa' and Amman Cost of Living Comparison Between Az-zarqa' and Amman

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Az-zarqa' is 35.3% cheaper than Amman without rent, and 40.6% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Az-zarqa' is 31.6% cheaper than Amman without rent, and 40.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.15 JODĀ 2.94
$7.01 JODĀ 4.97
-40.80%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$25.89 JODĀ 18.36
$48.41 JODĀ 34.33
-46.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.56 JODĀ 3.94
$6.99 JODĀ 4.96
-20.46%
Cappuccino
$0.85 JODĀ 0.60
$4.09 JODĀ 2.90
-79.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.45 JODĀ 0.32
$0.52 JODĀ 0.37
-13.46%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 JODĀ 0.24
$0.34 JODĀ 0.24
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.17 JODĀ 2.96
$5.58 JODĀ 3.95
-25.27%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.96 JODĀ 4.93
$6.97 JODĀ 4.94
-0.14%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 JODĀ 0.99
$1.41 JODĀ 1.00
-1.42%
White Bread (500g)
$0.51 JODĀ 0.36
$0.56 JODĀ 0.39
-8.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.69 JODĀ 1.20
$1.69 JODĀ 1.20
-
Eggs
$1.89 JODĀ 1.34
$2.54 JODĀ 1.80
-25.59%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.81 JODĀ 4.83
$6.54 JODĀ 4.64
4.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.36 JODĀ 3.09
$6.48 JODĀ 4.59
-32.72%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.32 JODĀ 6.61
$11.62 JODĀ 8.24
-19.79%
Apples (1kg)
$1.54 JODĀ 1.10
$2.07 JODĀ 1.47
-25.60%
Banana (1kg)
$1.35 JODĀ 0.96
$1.77 JODĀ 1.25
-23.73%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.99 JODĀ 0.71
$1.46 JODĀ 1.04
-32.19%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.73 JODĀ 0.52
$0.81 JODĀ 0.58
-9.88%
Potato (1kg)
$0.74 JODĀ 0.53
$0.92 JODĀ 0.65
-19.57%
Onion (1kg)
$0.73 JODĀ 0.52
$0.73 JODĀ 0.51
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.52 JODĀ 0.37
$0.61 JODĀ 0.43
-14.75%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.51 JODĀ 0.36
$0.58 JODĀ 0.41
-12.07%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.58 JODĀ 2.54
$3.63 JODĀ 2.57
-1.38%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.25 JODĀ 5.14
$20.81 JODĀ 14.76
-65.16%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.35 JODĀ 3.08
$4.79 JODĀ 3.39
-9.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.34 JODĀ 3.08
$5.27 JODĀ 3.74
-17.65%
🚌 Getting Around
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.66 JODĀ 0.47
$0.80 JODĀ 0.57
-17.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$21.17 JODĀ 15.01
$43.08 JODĀ 30.54
-50.86%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.68 JODĀ 0.48
$0.74 JODĀ 0.53
-8.11%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.97 JODĀ 0.69
$1.45 JODĀ 1.03
-33.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.83 JODĀ 3.43
$7.19 JODĀ 5.10
-32.82%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.37 JODĀ 0.97
$1.47 JODĀ 1.04
-6.80%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.0K JODĀ 19.1K
$27.4K JODĀ 19.4K
-1.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K JODĀ 19.3K
$32.1K JODĀ 22.8K
-15.38%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$97.6 JODĀ 69.2
$105 JODĀ 74.1
-6.68%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.66 JODĀ 9.69
$16.77 JODĀ 11.89
-18.55%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.20 JODĀ 16.45
$31.79 JODĀ 22.54
-27.02%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.04 JODĀ 20.59
$55.9 JODĀ 39.60
-48.01%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.00 JODĀ 6.38
$42.60 JODĀ 30.20
-78.87%
Cinema Ticket
$9.84 JODĀ 6.97
$11.48 JODĀ 8.14
-14.29%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$83.3 JODĀ 59.1
$270 JODĀ 192
-69.19%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,874 JODĀ 2,037
$5,355 JODĀ 3,797
-46.34%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$22.11 JODĀ 15.67
$60.5 JODĀ 42.90
-63.46%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.35 JODĀ 18.68
$55.5 JODĀ 39.32
-52.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$43.96 JODĀ 31.16
$112 JODĀ 79.3
-60.70%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$56.2 JODĀ 39.87
$79.7 JODĀ 56.5
-29.46%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$161 JODĀ 114
$454 JODĀ 322
-64.59%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$122 JODĀ 86.6
$291 JODĀ 206
-58.03%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$275 JODĀ 195
$788 JODĀ 559
-65.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$229 JODĀ 162
$536 JODĀ 380
-57.33%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$563 JODĀ 399
$1,491 JODĀ 1,057
-62.22%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$352 JODĀ 249
$968 JODĀ 687
-63.68%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$493 JODĀ 349
$685 JODĀ 486
-28.07%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.27
7.27
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Last update for Az-zarqa': February 28, 2026

Last update for Amman: March 1, 2026

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